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Leviticus 16

Leviticus 16:28

The Day of Atonement · Leviticus 16:1–34
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Translations

Modern
The one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and afterward he may reenter the camp.
Traditional
And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.
Literal
And the one burning them shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe his flesh in the water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.
Latin
…et quicumque combusserit ea, lavabit vestimenta sua et carnem aqua, et sic ingredietur in castra.

Original

Hebrew
English
The one who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water, and afterward he may reenter the camp.

Notes

Leviticus 16:1–34

The day of atonement, on the tenth day of the seventh month, was the most serious and holy day of the year for Israelites (see Leviticus 16:29; 23:27; Numbers 29:7). It was the only required fast and a Sabbath of rest for all the people (Leviticus 23:32). The Feast of Trumpets came before it and announced its arrival (Numbers 29:1, 7–11). On this day, God forgave the sins of the community. Only the high priest, Aaron, could lead the ceremony because he represented all the people. This included Aaron’s sons, the other priests. Today, the Jews call the day of atonement Yom Kippur.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Ancient Law Codes Atonement Community Identity

Parallels

Leviticus 23:26–32 Numbers 29:7–11

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Blood Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Cattle Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Mercy Seat Most Holy Place Priesthood Scapegoat Worship

Topics

Ablution of Priests Atonement: Day of How Observed Atonement: Made by Animal Sacrifices Defilement of Priests Purification: Scriptures Relating To Sacrifices were offered for the Whole Nation Sanitation: Filth, Disposition of Scapegoat: General Scriptures Concerning The High Priest: Duties of Making Atonement in the Most Holy Place Once a Year The High Priest: Typified Christ in Performing by Himself all the Services on Day of Atonement